This event is the 2nd step in the process of unlocking the Crystal Cruiser. It can occur multiple times over the game, at one beacon per Zoltan sector, at a random number beacons per Engi Sector. As we haven't computed the odds, we can not say which of both type of sectors is best. However, on the overall quest for the Crystal Cruiser, it might be better to choose an Engi Sector as you can also find the Dense Asteroid Field Distress Call event in it, which is the 1st step of this quest.

You arrive at a Zoltan research facility. They say they are researching genetic distortion due to stasis sleep and prolonged FTL travel. They ask if your crew has the time to undergo a few scans.

Participate in their study.

2x: Your crew calmly lines up for the Zoltans to take their readings. After a short time, the process is done. They contact you, "Thank you for your participation in our study. Please accept these small cakes made from stiff dough as well as some scrap."

"Interesting. I've never seen a cryogenic system like this. It appears to still be functioning..." They hook it up to their system and run a number of tests on it.

"Amazing! It has the ability to reconstruct the body if it was damaged during transit. Watch." They reactivate the pod and you watch as the hunks of crystal inside reform to build a humanoid structure. The pod slides open and the re-formed alien steps out.

It speaks slowly, "Greetings. I appear to be in your debt. My people isolated themselves a long time ago, but perhaps it's time to re-establish a connection. There's a hidden wormhole near the Rock home-worlds. Perhaps you can take me there so I can properly repay you?"